Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ80 IPX4

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Technics EAH AZ80, Nothing Ear 2 have a rating of IP54 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Technics EAH AZ80 14g

Nothing Ear 2 9g

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Nothing Ear 2, at 9g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nothing Ear 2 and Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Nothing Ear 2 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ80 10mm

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.6mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 20Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20Hz

The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ80 40,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 2

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ80 7.5hours

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

Technics EAH AZ80's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Nothing Ear 2's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ80 17.5hours

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ80's case has a full charge of 17.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Nothing Ear 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 12.5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ80 2hours

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Nothing Ear 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Nothing Ear 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ80 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Nothing Ear 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ80 v5.3

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Nothing Ear 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ80 10meters

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Nothing Ear 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

The Technics EAH AZ80 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ80 8only

Nothing Ear 2 6only

The Technics EAH AZ80 have 8 microphones.

The Nothing Ear 2 microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Nothing Ear 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

The Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ80 ✗

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ80 3only

Nothing Ear 2 2only

Technics EAH AZ80 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Nothing Ear 2 support multipoint count of 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 1 only . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

With the Technics EAH AZ80, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ80 1Years

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ80 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nothing Ear 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ80	Nothing Ear 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	14g	9g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	17.5hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	✗	-40dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	3only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Summary

Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included